Beltana Street in Lota captures the essence of a close-knit bayside community with deep historical connections to Australia’s military heritage. This peaceful residential street offers a glimpse into both Brisbane’s suburban development and its commemoration of those who served.
With 85% of properties being owner-occupied and residents staying an average of 12 years and 4 months, the street demonstrates strong community roots. While one-third of residents have called Beltana Street home for more than a decade, the street has seen a healthy balance of established families and newcomers bringing fresh energy to this historic area. The street’s property transactions reflect Brisbane’s dramatic real estate evolution, with 19 Beltana Street selling for just $19,000 in September 1987 – a stark contrast to recent sales exceeding $1 million. This transformation highlights Lota’s emergence as a sought-after bayside suburb combining accessibility with coastal charm.
Remembrance: HMAT A72 Beltana
Beltana Street proudly stands as one of Brisbane’s Streets of Remembrance, commemorating HMAT A72 Beltana, a critical transport vessel in Australia’s World War I effort. This 11,120-tonne ship, owned by the P&O Steam Navigation Company in London, served as one of His Majesty’s Australian Transports (HMAT), leased by the Commonwealth until September 14, 1917. With an average cruise speed of 14 knots (26 kilometres per hour), the Beltana was part of the vital fleet responsible for transporting Australian Imperial Force troops to overseas deployments. When not carrying troops, these vessels transported essential commodities to Britain and France, supporting both the war effort and civilian populations. The naming of this street preserves the memory of the ship’s service and the thousands of Australian servicemen who journeyed aboard her to distant battlefields, many never to return.
Beltana St, Lota Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 31 (29 houses, 2 others)
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 12 years, 4 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 33%
Beltana St, Lota – As It Looked In 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON BELTANA ST, LOTA
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Beltana Street, Lota | $1,130,000 | Mar 2025 |
| 32 Beltana Street, Lota | $970,000 | Oct 2024 |
| 21 Beltana Street, Lota | $1,325,000 | Oct 2024 |
| 23 Beltana Street, Lota | $1,100,000 | Sep 2024 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON BELTANA ST FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Beltana Street, Lota | $575,000 | Aug 2007 |
| 9 Beltana Street, Lota | $395,000 | Oct 2004 |
| 19 Beltana Street, Lota | $19,000 | Sep 1987 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Lota in 2025 was $973,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Lota in 2021 was $560,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN LOTA SINCE 2021: $413,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Lota in 2025 was $1,284,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Lota in 2021 was $791,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN LOTA SINCE 2021: $493,000
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